Information

FOI 18042024-1 – Spend on Office Supplies and Associated Products

Request 

  • Spend on Office supplies and associated products for the below financial years.
  • 1st April 2022 – 31st March 2023
  • 1st April 2023 – 31st March 2024
  • Start date & duration of Contract?
  • Is there an extension clause in the contract and, if so, the duration of the extension?
  • Has a decision been made yet on whether the contract is to be either extended or renewed?
  • Who is the senior officer (outside of procurement) responsible for the contract?
  • Name of Incumbent Supplier?
  • How long have you traded with them?
  • If you publish your register of contracts and purchasing, can you please provide a website link.
  • In addition, can you confirm if you have a contract in place for Tail End Spend.

 Response

 

I can confirm the OPFCC does hold the information you have requested:

  • Spend on Office supplies and associated products for the below financial years.
  • 1st April 2022 – 31st March 2023
  • 1st April 2023 – 31st March 2024

Information relating to spending can found on both the OPCC website and the Force’s website at:

https://www.northants.police.uk/foi-ai/af/accessing-information/published-items/?dt=Publication%20scheme&ic=217281

https://northantspfcc.org.uk/category/opfcc/finance-opfcc/spend-over-500/

  • Start date & duration of Contract?

01 November 2021 to 31 October 2023

  • Is there an extension clause in the contract and, if so, the duration of the extension?

Extension options up to October 2025 (2x 12 month)

 Has a decision been made yet on whether the contract is to be either extended or renewed?

The first extension option has been utilised, a decision regarding the second has not been made.

  • Who is the senior officer (outside of procurement) responsible for the contract?

The senior officer is the Chief Asset Officer

  • Name of Incumbent Supplier?

ACS Technology Group

  • How long have you traded with them?

Since the commencement of the current contract in November 2021.

  • If you publish your register of contracts and purchasing, can you please provide a website link.

https://northantspfcc.org.uk/contracts-and-tenders/

  • In addition, can you confirm if you have a contract in place for Tail End Spend.

Not at present, although it is on our commercial pipeline.